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“Aunt Nora!” Abby squealed, running straight into her arms.

Nora chuckled and lifted her, spinning her around slightly. “You’re going to take off if you keep wasting

that wand so fast!”

Abby giggled. “Maybe I’ll fly like a fairy!”

The warmth in Nora’s chest deepened as she held the little girl close.

Cole stood a few steps away, his expression calm but observant. I thought you were busy with family plans,” he commented.

Nora hesitated, adjusting Abby in her arms. “Elisa wanted to come here. I just came along to drop her off”

Cole hummed, as if he didn’t entirely believe her. “Well, since you’re here, why don’t you join us?”

Before Nora could answer, Abby pulled back slightly and pointed toward the sky. “The fireworks are starting!”

A loud boom echoed, followed by an explosion of gold and red across the night sky.

The crowd gasped in awe, and for a moment, Nora was caught in the magic of it. The colors reflected in Abby’s wide, delighted eyes as she clapped her hands together.

“This is the best night ever!” Abby declared.

Nora felt her tension ease, her lips curving into a genuine smile.

As the festival wound down, Elisa returned to Nora’s side, bidding her friends goodbye.

Nora glanced at the time–it wasn’t too late. “Why are we heading home so soon?” she asked.

aunt Laura at the Jaria

words left her lips before she realized Cole

late, she clamped her mouth shut, eyes

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entire body tensed, though outwardly, he

*Jaria Sanitarium…*

mental health patients. It was not the type of place

Nora’s mother

kept his gaze fixed on the night sky, feigning indifference. The fireworks continued to explode in dazzling patterns–brilliant reds, blues, and golds illuminating the festival

carefully. But when she saw no change in his expression, no flicker of acknowledgment, she assumed the noise

*Thank goodness.*

moment–Cole finding out about her mother.

had avoided that confrontation.

Abby, ruffling her hair. “It’s getting late. I should take Elisa

home.”

stay a little longer?”

her go, Abby. We’ll see her soon.”

dramatically but nodded. “Okay… but promise we’ll see each

smiled and nodded. “Promise.”

Elisa’s hand, bidding Cole and

sky a dull gray as if reflecting the somber

sat beside her, uncharacteristically quiet, while Alexander focused on driving. Their grandmother sat in the front seat, her hands

way to the

lump in her throat. The building loomed before them—a

and son went craz

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of any warmth.